Maintenance Technician

Day Shift Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on industrial maintenance within a manufacturing facility that produces blown film extrusion plastic films used across food, automotive, construction, and household industries. The Maintenance Technician works in a true multi-craft capacity, splitting time between mechanical and electrical work on extrusion and wrapping machines, as well as supporting facility systems and automation equipment.

• Perform industrial maintenance on extrusion machines, wrapping machines, and related production equipment inside a manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical issues, working in a role that is approximately 50% mechanical and 50% electrical.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Work with electrical panels, including 480V and 3-phase motors, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting, primarily on Siemens systems, without the need to program or read ladder logic.
• Support and maintain robots and automated systems used in the production process.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and man lifts as needed to access equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Perform facilities maintenance tasks, which may include basic plumbing, HVAC support, painting, and other building maintenance duties.
• Use a multimeter to test and verify electrical systems and components during troubleshooting and repair.
• Climb stairs and access equipment up to three stories high to inspect, maintain, and repair machinery.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to facility safety protocols.
• Work independently during assigned weekend shifts, coordinating with maintenance personnel who are available on call as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections to support reliable equipment operation.
• Support production uptime by responding promptly to equipment issues and working collaboratively with operations personnel.

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on experience working with 480V and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to understand and work safely with electrical panels.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and their application in industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency using a multimeter for electrical troubleshooting and testing.
• Comfort climbing stairs and working at heights up to three stories.
• Willingness to work independently, particularly on assigned weekend shifts.
• Ability to comply with facility requirements, including wearing hair nets and beard nets and refraining from nail polish.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, especially with Siemens systems.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Experience working with automation and robotics.
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and man lifts.
• Exposure to facilities maintenance tasks such as plumbing, HVAC, and painting.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, especially with extrusion or blown film processes.

The organization offers a well-supported maintenance environment where all tools, toolboxes, and tool carts are provided, along with 11 professionally laundered arc flash uniforms. Team members benefit from a clean, organized facility with spot coolers and air conditioning to help maintain a comfortable work area. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a variety of options to choose from, generous paid time that can be used in one-hour increments, free 24/7 telehealth access, and a 401(k) plan with 100% company match up to 6%.

Additional advantages include eligibility for annual pay increases, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a strong focus on recognition and appreciation through company-wide holiday and awards events, employee appreciation week, and safety week activities. The workplace emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and long-term tenure, creating a stable and supportive environment for maintenance professionals.

The role is based in a blown film extrusion manufacturing facility that produces plastic films for a wide range of applications, including food packaging, automotive, construction, and household products. The primary schedule is a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation, with training initially conducted on a Monday–Friday day shift for approximately one month. The position requires working every other weekend and being comfortable working independently during those weekend shifts, with team members available on call as needed.

The facility is very clean, in part because some products are food grade, and it is not excessively hot due to the use of spot coolers and air conditioning around the plant. Maintenance staff have access to provided tools, toolboxes,…